'Star Wars' Fans 'Lose Respect' For Mark Hamill For Charging 'Absurd' Autograph Amount

Mark Hamill may be a Jedi legend, but his latest move has some "Star Wars" fans turning to the dark side.

The 73-year-old actor, best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" saga, is under fire for charging fans up to $700 for a single autograph at a recent FanExpo event.

After seeing the pricing, many "Star Wars" fans are saying they’ve “lost respect” for Mark Hamill over the “absurd” prices.

A photo shared on social media revealed the pricing breakdown, sparking backlash across social media.

According to the sign, it costs $400 for a signed 8x10 photo, $500 for a "premium autograph", and a whopping $700 for what’s listed as a “bulky autograph," which is typically on action figures or other large collectibles.

“Love Mark, but gotta say I've lost a little respect for him for this,” one fan commented on the photo. “I know he's not the only one, and people have to make a living, but come on.”

Others called it “sickening" and "absurd," slamming the steep prices as a cash grab rather than a genuine interaction with fans.

Another critic added, “It is all a $$$ game anymore instead of doing it for the enjoyment of making young fans happy. Celebrities even do it, like Mark Hamill.”

While autograph fees at fan conventions have steadily increased in recent years, many expected Hamill, who has long been celebrated for his humor and connection with fans online, to keep things more accessible. For some, it’s a disappointing turn for a beloved figure from their childhood.

Fans continued to argue that fan expos and celebrity autograph culture have spiraled into blatant cash grabs, pricing out the very people who made these stars iconic.

“I never get why people are so into celebrities, they’re willing to purchase every bit of merchandise the celebrity puts out,” one fan wrote, echoing a growing sentiment online.

Several users shared their own disillusioning experiences with conventions.

“I went to a few cons before I realized it's just paying to shop (so many Funko Pop booths) and standing in line to give money to rich people so I have the privilege of being near them or something,” one commented. “Nah, no picture and signature is worth it to me.”

Another chimed in, “I will never get paying so much for autographs. No one is worth paying over 50 bucks for, IMO.”

Others described a broader issue with how conventions are structured, where once-in-a-lifetime fan moments come with sky-high price tags and underwhelming experiences.

One disappointed "Back to the Future" fan recalled shelling out over $200 for expo access and a reunion panel, only to find themselves standing behind a curtain in a noisy hall with poor sound quality. “The sound was so awful... I’ll never go to another one,” they said. “It was so beyond disappointing for the obscene amount of money I spent just to ATTEND.”

For some, the solution has been stepping away from the glitz altogether.

“This is why the only con I ever go to is basically adult summer camp with board games and day drinking,” one fan joked. “No celebrities, no huge panels, just nerds coming together to nerd out in the woods for a weekend.”

The controversy comes just weeks after Hamill addressed his future in the "Star Wars" universe.

During an interview on "TODAY" with Willie Geist, the actor revealed he’s not returning for the upcoming "Star Wars" film starring Daisy Ridley, though he emphasized it wasn’t exactly his choice.

“They haven’t asked me,” Hamill said. “It’s not like they said, ‘Please come back.’ I don’t want to make a big PR pronouncement like, ‘This is my decision.’ I’m just saying that it really felt like a conclusion.”

Referring to Luke Skywalker’s fate in "The Last Jedi," Hamill joked, “I died, ironically by overdosing on the Force, I might point out.”

Hamill first stepped into the role of Luke Skywalker in 1977’s "A New Hope," followed by "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), "Return of the Jedi" (1983), and the sequel trilogy, which concluded with 2019’s "The Rise of Skywalker," where he appeared as a Force ghost.

For fans, Hamill’s legacy in the galaxy far, far away remains untouchable, but some are questioning whether his recent autograph pricing belongs in another universe entirely.